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We all love the look and smell of a freshly mowed lawn. It’s the centerpiece of a beautiful landscape. But have you ever noticed that sometimes, a day or two after mowing, the tips of your grass turn a little brown or frayed?
Many people blame the weather or a lack of water, but the real culprit is often hiding in plain sight: a dull mower blade.
At Miller Yard Care, we believe that the quality of our cut is just as important as the quality of our equipment. It’s why we take an extra step that most others don’t. Today, we want to pull back the curtain and show you why the sharpness of our mower blades is the secret to a truly healthy, vibrant lawn.
To understand the importance of a sharp blade, turfgrass experts at leading universities like Purdue University and the University of Minnesota Extension use a simple analogy: imagine surgery. A surgeon uses a sharp scalpel to make a clean incision that heals quickly. A dull blade is like trying to do the same job with a butter knife—it tears, shreds, and causes excessive damage.
Your grass is a living organism, and the same principle applies.
A sharp blade slices cleanly through the grass leaf, creating a tiny wound that the plant can seal and heal quickly.
A dull blade rips and tears the grass, leaving a large, ragged wound.
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When it comes to lawn care, mowing seems straightforward. But did you know that how high you set your mower blades is one of the most critical factors for a healthy, vibrant lawn? It's not just about aesthetics; it's about building resilience from the ground up.
The Golden Rule: Go Taller!
For typical residential lawns, especially here in Minnesota, we recommend maintaining a mowing height of 2.75 inches or higher. While a super-short cut might look neat initially, it's actually detrimental to your lawn's long-term health.
Why a Taller Cut is Better:
1. Natural Weed Control: Taller grass blades create more shade over the soil surface. This shading effect helps to smother out weed seeds, preventing them from getting enough sunlight to germinate and grow. It's like a natural, chemical-free weed barrier!
2. Deeper, Stronger Roots: This is perhaps the most crucial benefit. When you allow your grass to grow taller, its roots also grow deeper. Longer roots mean your lawn has a greater ability to reach water and nutrients further down in the soil. This significantly improves your lawn's ability to withstand drought conditions and absorb essential nutrients more efficiently.
3. Stress Tolerance: Especially during the harsh conditions of mid-summer (think heat and drying winds), taller grass is more resilient. Consider increasing your mowing height by an additional half inch during these stressful periods. This extra length provides more leaf ...
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